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$125+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose (SBA - SJC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SJC
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Southwest)

One-way from

$125
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$306
From Santa Barbara to San Jose
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/95:40 amSBA - SJC
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
mié. 7/167:20 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/227:30 amSBA - SJC
1 stop11h 55mAlaska Airlines
dom. 8/248:00 amSJC - SBA
1 stop26h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/226:52 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops14h 59mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/246:20 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$554
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/211:09 amSBA - SJC
1 stop6h 13mHawaiian Airlines
lun. 8/412:02 pmSJC - SBA
1 stop6h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$757

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Santa Barbara

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San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

mié. 7/9

5:40 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 30m

San Jose

mié. 7/16

7:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$249

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

vie. 8/22

7:30 am-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 55m

San Jose

dom. 8/24

8:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop26h 37m

$412

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

vie. 8/22

6:52 pm-9:51 am

2 stops14h 59m

San Jose

dom. 8/24

6:20 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$554

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

sáb. 8/2

11:09 am-5:22 pm

1 stop6h 13m

San Jose

lun. 8/4

12:02 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$757

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

mar. 7/29

5:40 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 30m

$125

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

lun. 8/11

7:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop13h 40m

$177

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

lun. 7/21

6:00 am-9:02 pm

2 stops15h 02m

$420

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

lun. 6/16

7:05 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$691

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Jose. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines from Santa Barbara to San Jose to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, with prices starting at $249. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $412 and $554, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $125. Users have also found prices from $177 and $420 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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